High School Principal

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The High School Principal of the Longwood Central School District serves as the instructional leader for a diverse student population of approximately 2,700 students in grades 9‑12. The Principal is responsible for fostering a rigorous academic program, a positive school culture, and a collaborative learning environment that supports the academic and social‑emotional growth of all students.

• Valid NYS certification as a School Administrator & Supervisor (SAS) or School Building Leader (SBL)
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• Prior successful school‑level administrative experience
• Thorough knowledge of NYS Learning Standards, ESSA requirements, and NYS assessments
• Demonstrated success at raising student achievement for all students, including the development and implementation of intervention strategies for academically at‑risk students
• Uses data effectively to inform instruction, interventions, and continuous improvement
• Expertise with College & Career‑related curriculum including career academies
• Promotes distributed leadership, empowering administrators, teacher leaders, and staff to share responsibility for school improvement
• Builds professional capacity through collaboration, coaching, and shared decision‑making
• Fosters strong partnerships among students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders
• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all students
• Experience implementing social‑emotional learning initiatives and intervention strategies for at‑risk students
• Maintains high expectations for student achievement, engagement, attendance, and post‑secondary success
• Experience with student management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding human relations skills and personal professional integrity

Salary: Administrative Range/High School Principal – Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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